Assistant Controller - Manufacturing

Consolidated Precision Products Corp; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work-c201

Job summary

Poly6, a Massachusetts-based additive manufacturing and ceramics innovator, seeks an Assistant Controller to oversee GAAP reporting and internal controls across dual sites. You will drive KPI reporting, budgeting, and cost accounting while guiding the transition to Oracle Fusion and process optimization.

The role is a hands-on leadership track with responsibilities spanning close cycles, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing; multi-site experience is a strong plus.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• ERP systems experience; Oracle Fusion expertise highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure GAAP-compliant results.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses.
• Support KPI development and monthly dashboard reporting; assist Business Unit Reviews.
• Partner with site leaders to validate KPIs and provide actionable financial insights.
• Strengthen internal controls across sites; support audits and costing standards.
• Lead rollout and optimization of Oracle Fusion, including data mapping and user support.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure analysis.
• Monitor inventory, WIP, material usage, scrap, and labor variances; validate standard costs.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

ERP systems

Oracle Fusion

Advanced Excel

Power BI/Tableau

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Emerging from MIT, Poly6 is an exciting, innovative manufacturing company that specializes in the development and production of advanced additive manufacturing and ceramic components for aerospace turbomachinery. We deliver high-performance products that meet the rigorous demands of quality, durability, and precision required for next-generation turbine engines while helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller supports and helps oversee the accounting and financial operations of a dual-site business unit. This role ensures accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting while driving operational excellence, internal controls, and improved financial visibility. The Assistant Controller partners closely with the GM/Finance and business unit leadership to support KPI reporting, Business Unit Reviews, annual planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position will also play a key role in the transition to Oracle Fusion, including system optimization, data integrity, and process redesign. The Assistant Controller is being developed intentionally as a succession path for the Controller role and will progressively take on expanded responsibilities as competencies and business needs evolve.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial results.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, variance analyses, and monthly reporting packages.
• Support KPI development, monthly dashboard reporting, and preparation of Business Unit Review materials, ensuring data accuracy and insightfulness.
• Partner with site leaders to validate KPIs, interpret results, and provide actionable financial insights.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls across both sites; support audits and ensure compliance with financial policies and costing standards.
• Serve as a key finance lead in the rollout and optimization of Oracle Fusion, including process mapping, data validation, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure analysis.
• Partner with Operations & Supply Chain to monitor inventory, WIP, material usage, scrap, and labor variances; ensure accuracy of standard costs and burden rates.
• Maintain ERP data integrity including work order accuracy, routings, BOM structures, material transactions, and labor reporting.
• Review planned vs. actual production execution and collaborate with Production and Planning to address delivery, efficiency, and cost gaps.
• Support cycle count execution, inventory reconciliations, and support quarterly/year-end physical inventory requirements.
• Analyze COGS, production accounting KPIs, yield performance, and cost trends for reporting to the GM and Division Finance.
• Investigate and resolve ERP and transaction discrepancies impacting WIP, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variances.
• Support financial system enhancements, operational integration projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-site alignment on production accounting standards, inventory controls, and ERP best practices.
• Travel up to 15-20% to support month-end close, operational reviews, audits, system implementations, and cross-functional projects.
• Follow PPE requirements in production areas and champion a safety first culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to comply with applicable government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; multi-site experience is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate financial analysis, KPI reporting, and variance explanations.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle Fusion expertise strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required; data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau) are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to partner across operational and leadership levels.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Growth mindset and capability to develop into a future Controller role as experience grows.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work cross functionally to gather and interpret data to ensure productivity standards are achieved.
• Experience with aerospace, ceramics, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience supporting both accounting and production functions a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across engineering, operations, and internal/external parties.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, workstation documents, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Knowledge of standard cost systems, routings, and BOM structures.
• Sitting or standing long periods of time, extended periods of time using a computer screen.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs to conduct inventory and production related activities.
• Occasional travel to secondary site as needed.
• May require flexibility during inventory counts or quarter-end reporting periods.

Benefits Include

• Bonus program eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work culture

This position requires access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these US export laws without sponsorship for an export license.

Poly6 is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, color, genetic information, religion, sex, veteran status, or national origin. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Laura Tambone, at 339-234-9338, or Poly6-Human Resources [e-mail] in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. The company may revise the job description at any time in response to business needs.

This is a management position

This is a full time position

Pay Range: $100,000 to $165,000 annually